baby gift idea

the credit for this one goes to Shanon.  She gave me a Customized Baby File Box like this when I had Aidan, and I thought it was super clever.  Every first-time mother needs some organizing help. 

I bought this file box at Target for $10.  And glued on these chipboard letters (I've done letter stickers before, too).

printed tabs in a cute font.

and called it good.

Update on Tuesday, August 26, 2008 at 04:13PM by Amy

tabs I include:  documents & certificates, health records, cards & letters, portraits, age 0-3, preschool, kindergarten, 1st grade, 2nd grade, 3rd grade, 4th grade, 5th grade, 6th grade (left off 7-12 because this file box wasn't so deep), scouts (I suppose you could do YW for girls), awards, sports, church, talents

Comments

[Neighbor Jane Payne]

I LOVE this idea. Do you have a list of the tabs that you could post/send? I would be sooooo very grateful.

[Amy (and Gracie!)]

woo hoo!!! I am always looking for new baby gift ideas! I love it, Amy :)
Hope you are good! take care!

[Megan]

I need a couple of those. Great idea

[Barb]

That is a good idea. I got a keepsake box as a gift when I had Jaclyn, but the gift of organization makes it even better!

[Marie]

I love this! Such a great idea. GREAT!

[Melissa M.]

Wowza! I love this gift, so sad you weren't my friend when I was a "first time mommy".

[Kelly]

Brilliant! And a gift that the mother is sure to appreciate even more as the years pass.

[MaryRuth]

so great!!!!!! love it!!!

[Leilani]

Kim Pearson did this for me when I had Blake - I wished I had known her when I had the girls - all their stuff is crammed into a box!

[Tiffany]

What a brilliant idea--and you know with an original idea like that the mom-to-be wouldn't be getting more than one of those! I love the box!

[Jaimee Buckley]

Amy, this is a great idea! And, of course, you decorated these boxes so cute! I want to be you when I grow up! Everything you touch with your creative hands looks amazing. Thanks for sharing your ideas.

[Megan]

I totally want to make one of these for my boys, how cool. Great idea.

[April]

I am nothing but completely sorry that you were never at any of my baby showers.

[kim sue]

super cute idea :o) that mom will be so grateful especially for the early years when your brain isn't working is well as previously (possibly a side of effect of sleep deprivation)

[Shanon]

That is 1000% times cuter than the one I gave you!! I use Abby's for all 3 of my kids. I should probably make 2 more!

[sista #2]

I put together 2 when the kids were little -and the
file boxes are SO full! It is good for my brain. I
know where everything is, pertaining to their years :)

And yes, I recall us 3 sitting in the booth, 'meeting'
for the first time, but already friends, and telling
you & Michelle about a cute gal named NieNie!!!

[jenny c.]

awesome idea. I may have to steal this one :)

[michelle]

Great idea!